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RE: Additional Battery v Wind Turbine v Ripple

@old_scientist that very interesting. Thanks, looks like it might be the way to go 😁

12 months ago
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RE: Additional Battery v Wind Turbine v Ripple

@toodles I have a similar system but a single 5kWh battery covers all my needs except in the depths of winter. The amount I would save makes it diffic...

12 months ago
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RE: Additional Battery v Wind Turbine v Ripple

@johnmo @toodles I was using the summer offer price but hadnt accounted for roof mounts. So really with planning, low production, maintenance and moun...

12 months ago
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RE: Additional Battery v Wind Turbine v Ripple

@editor @johnmo The link says it’s still not in production yet.I wonder how efficient that type of design is compared to an open blade. I’ve also seen...

12 months ago
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RE: Additional Battery v Wind Turbine v Ripple

@editor I was looking at this/p> if electricity prices alter significantly then that effects the payback with all the methods. Very hard to know.

12 months ago
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RE: Do I just go with the lowest quote for my heat pump?

@jancold To me its a no-brainer then, a max 40C flow temp should give you a very pleasing SCOP. You seem aware that a buffer tank isnt usually a good ...

12 months ago
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RE: Do I just go with the lowest quote for my heat pump?

@jancold Just a thought, when you say the Octopus quote was half BG, what are we talking about here? Not £500 v £1000 I take it 🙂 If it was then of ...

12 months ago
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RE: Do I accept an ASHP and Solar Panel retrofit under the HUG 2 scheme?

@dssr It sounds a lot like the Welsh ECO 4 scheme. I think the outcomes are variable depending on the installer. Can you get different companies to qu...

12 months ago
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RE: HP Cycling, Expected or Undesirable

Just a little update. I ordered a longer shielded twin core wire and moved the control pad/thermostat into the living room from the hall where it was ...

12 months ago
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RE: Do I accept an ASHP and Solar Panel retrofit under the HUG 2 scheme?

@dssr 9K for solar! How much are they installing 🙂 Vaillant is a good make, I dont know much about LG 4-5 kW sounds about right depending on ins...

12 months ago
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RE: Do I or don't I accept an ASHP and Solar Panels retrofit under the HUG 2 scheme?

Is this a scheme where the upgrades are totally free or is there a contribution by the homeowner? Are insulation upgrades included too? Solar panels...

12 months ago
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